space medium MCQ

The Canis Major Dwarf Galaxy is considered the closest satellite galaxy to the Milky Way.

  1. True - it is closer than Sagittarius Dwarf
  2. False - Sagittarius Dwarf is closer
  3. False - Large Magellanic Cloud is closer
  4. True - but it is merging with Milky Way

Answer: True - it is closer than Sagittarius Dwarf

Discovered in 2003, Canis Major Dwarf (~25,000 ly from Galactic Center) is closer than Sagittarius Dwarf (~50,000 ly), though its status as distinct galaxy is debated.

Topic Astronomy - Galaxies
Exam Relevance SSC CGL, UPSC Prelims
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